Countywide special victims investigative unit proposal
Summary
A resident asked the county to build a Sheriff-led special victims unit — modeled on the drug task force — for sexual offenses and crimes against children, rather than spending $300,000 more on the CJC. She also wants Cornell police deputization accountability addressed under state education law.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potentially comparable to the $300,000 over three years she suggested redirecting from the CJC.
Survivors of sexual violence and children throughout Tompkins County.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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